Thursday on Lake Effect: Paula Poundstone, 'One House Over,' Girls on the Run

Comedian Paula Poundstone talks about her recent dalliance into the podcasting world, and how her comedy has evolved. Playwright Catherine Trieshmann talks about the process of getting a play from the page to the stage for her recent work, “One House Over.” Plus, a Girls on the Run study demonstrates how building running skills is part of overall character and confidence development in young girls.

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